How to Make a House-Shaped Clay Ornament
Give a sentimental housewarming gift by making a personalized, house-shaped clay ornament the new homeowners will cherish for years to come.
![Ornament DIY A new home to create happy memories in is a milestone worth celebrating. Create a DIY keepsake ornament with the familyâ s name for them to treasure for years to come.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/3/5/0/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-milestone-gifts-new-home-final-1.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1457192406378.jpeg)
Materials and Tools
air-dry clay in white
wax paper
rolling pin
X-acto knife
alphabet rubber stamps
straw
ribbon or twine
Roll Out Clay
Roll out the clay to 1/4" thick on a flat surface covered with wax paper.
![Ornament DIY Supplies: air dry white craft clay, wax paper, rolling pin, exacto knife, alphabet rubber stamps, straw, ribbon or twine. Step 1: Roll out the white clay on a flat surface covered with wax paper. Clay should be about ¼” thick.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/3/5/0/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-milestone-gifts-new-home-roll-clay.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1457192439504.jpeg)
Cut House Shape
Use an X-acto knife to cut out the shape of a house, and smooth out the edges with your fingers.
![Ornament DIY Step 2: Use knife to cut out a shape of a house. Step 3: Smooth the edges with your fingers.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/3/5/0/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-milestone-gifts-new-home-cut-house-shape.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1457192387680.jpeg)
Personalize
Stamp the family name into the clay following the instructions on the rubber stamp packaging.
![Ornament DIY Step 4: Stamp the family’s name into the clay.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/3/5/0/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-milestone-gifts-new-home-stamp.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1457192458304.jpeg)
Attach Twine
Use a straw to create a hole at the top of the house (Image 1). Slide a piece of twine or ribbon through, and tie a knot to create a loop for hanging (Image 2). Let the clay air dry according to the packaging instructions.
![Step 5: Use the straw to create a hole at the top for the twine.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/3/5/0/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-milestone-gifts-new-home-create-hole.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1457192381559.jpeg)
Image 1
![Step 6: Let the clay air dry according to the packaging instructions.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/3/5/0/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-milestone-gifts-new-home-tie-twine.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1457192465662.jpeg)
Image 2
![A new home to create happy memories in is a milestone worth celebrating. Create a DIY keepsake ornament with the familyâs name for them to treasure for years to come.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/3/5/0/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-milestone-gifts-new-home-final-2.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.924.85.suffix/1457192422760.jpeg)